Young Crab
Also known as: Candy Heart Pink, Pink Eraser, Candlelight Peach, Her Majesty
Quietly bold and energetic, Young Crab is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in call-to-action buttons and food branding. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.43:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Young Crab color codes
- HEX
- #F6A09D
- RGB
- rgb(246, 160, 157)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 160, 157, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(2, 83%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(2, 36%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 35%, 36%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(74.7 32.6 15.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.0% 0.103 21.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightcoral#F08080 · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 3015 — Light pink#E1A6AD · ΔE 6.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Young Crab works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Young Crab
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Young Crab by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.01:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.43:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Young Crab background: #000000
Palettes featuring Young Crab
Young Crab with its complement
Soft neighbors of Young Crab
Young Crab triad
Similar colors
- Calabrese#F4A6A3 · ΔE 1.7
- Vinaceous#F59994 · ΔE 2.0
- Mad Pinker#FF9899 · ΔE 2.8
- Pink Floyd#EB9A9D · ΔE 3.1
- Pink Porky#EE9091 · ΔE 4.0
- Peach Bud#FDB2AB · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Young Crab is closest to Petrichor.
Young Crab FAQs
What color is Young Crab?
Young Crab is a light red with the hex code #F6A09D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 2°, 83% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Young Crab?
The hex code for Young Crab is #F6A09D. In RGB it's rgb(246, 160, 157), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 35%, 36%, 4%).
What colors go well with Young Crab?
Young Crab pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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